2. Nicodemus and Jesus (3:1-21) Credentials of Nicodemus (1) Credentials of Nicodemus (1) Confession of Nicodemus (2) Confession of Nicodemus (2) Command to Nicodemus (3) Command to Nicodemus (3) Confusion of Nicodemus (4) Confusion of Nicodemus (4) Wilmington, Outline of the Bible, 563-64

3. Nicodemus and Jesus (3:1-21) Clarification for Nicodemus (5-8) Clarification for Nicodemus (5-8) Chastening of Nicodemus (9-13) Chastening of Nicodemus (9-13) Clarification for Nicodemus cont’d (14-15) Clarification for Nicodemus cont’d (14-15) Conclusions of Nicodemus (16-21) Conclusions of Nicodemus (16-21) Wilmington, Outline of the Bible, 563-64

4. The Greatest Verse in the Bible (John 3:16) The Greatest Being The Greatest Being The Greatest Motive The Greatest Motive The Greatest Object of Love The Greatest Object of Love The Greatest Act The Greatest Act Adapted from Roy B. Zuck, The Greatest Verse in the Bible: John 3:16, Koinonia Sunday School Class, RBC; http://buy-the- truth.blogspot.com/2006/08/john-316-gospel-in-nutshell.htmlhttp://buy-the- truth.blogspot.com/2006/08/john-316-gospel-in-nutshell.html

5. The Greatest Verse in the Bible (John 3:16) The Greatest Gift The Greatest Gift The Greatest Invitation The Greatest Invitation The Greatest Decision The Greatest Decision The Greatest Person The Greatest Person Adapted from Roy B. Zuck, The Greatest Verse in the Bible: John 3:16, Koinonia Sunday School Class, RBC; http://buy-the- truth.blogspot.com/2006/08/john-316-gospel-in-nutshell.htmlhttp://buy-the- truth.blogspot.com/2006/08/john-316-gospel-in-nutshell.html

6. The Greatest Verse in the Bible (John 3:16) The Greatest Deliverance The Greatest Deliverance The Greatest Contrast The Greatest Contrast The Greatest Assurance The Greatest Assurance The Greatest Possession The Greatest Possession The Greatest Promise The Greatest Promise Adapted from Roy B. Zuck, The Greatest Verse in the Bible: John 3:16, Koinonia Sunday School Class, RBC; http://buy-the- truth.blogspot.com/2006/08/john-316-gospel-in-nutshell.htmlhttp://buy-the- truth.blogspot.com/2006/08/john-316-gospel-in-nutshell.html

7. Two Great Contrasts (3:17-21) I.Belief vs. Unbelief (17-18) II.Light vs. Darkness (19-21)

8. Two Great Contrasts (3:17-21) I.Belief vs. Unbelief (17-18) II.Light vs. Darkness (19-21)

9. 1 st vs. 2 nd Coming 1 st Coming2 nd Coming ForgivePunish Spills own bloodSpills others’ blood SaviorJudge GraceJustice LambLion Suffering ServantReigning King

10. Two Great Contrasts (3:17-21) I.Belief vs. Unbelief (17-18) II.Light vs. Darkness (19-21)

11. Trinity

12. Two Great Contrasts (3:17-21) I.Belief vs. Unbelief (17-18) II.Light vs. Darkness (19-21)

13. John 20:30-31 “Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” “Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.”

14. OUTLINE of JOHN 1:1-18 HEAVENLY GENEALOGY (Explains who Jesus is) 1:19- 11:57 PUBLIC MINISTRY ( 7 signs & discourses) 12:1-50 TRIUMPHAL ENTRY (public national rejection of Christ-12:37) 13-17UPPER ROOM DISCOURSE (new dispensation) 18-21 PASSION NARRATIVES (crucifixion to resurrection)

15. Seven “I AM” statements in John I am the Bread of Life 6:35 I am the Light of the world 8:12 I am the Gate for the sheep 10:7; cf. v.9 I am the Good Shepherd 10:11,14 I am the Resurrection and the Life 11:25 I am the Way and the Truth and the Life 14:6 I am the true Vine 15:1; cf. v.5

16. Two Great Contrasts (3:17-21) I.Belief vs. Unbelief (17-18) II.Light vs. Darkness (19-21)

17. Conclusion

18. Two Great Contrasts (3:17-21) I.Belief vs. Unbelief (17-18) II.Light vs. Darkness (19-21)